The effectiveness of distorted music versus interrupted music to decrease self-stimulatory behaviors in profoundly retarded adolescents

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1978; 15: 58-66.

Abstract: Ss were 4 profoundly retarded and multiply handicapped clients, 7-22 yrs old, with high rates of self-stimulatory behavior. There were 2 baseline conditions (silence and noncontingent music) and 2 treatment conditions (contingent music and distorted music, and contingent music and silence). During treatment sessions, music listening was contingent upon appropriate behavior. Whenever specified inappropriate behavior occurred, distorted music or silence was presented. No substantial decrease in the self-stimulatory behavior took place. Data were inconsistent for all Ss across all conditions. Possible reasons for the lack of effect are discussed. (1 ref)

Note: contingent music & distorted music or contingent music & silence; self stimulatory behavior; profoundly retarded & multiply handicapped 7 22 yr olds

Keyword(s): Self stimulation; music therapy; contingency management; profoundly mentally retarded; multiply handicapped

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